Today was an interesting day. It was our first "official" date since we have had our baby! Let me say, it was a bittersweet begining.
We dropped off Azura with our really good friend Sonja and quickly headed into town. I cried as soon as we walked out of her house not because I don't trust her, because I trust her like I would family, but it was our first time leaving her! She is only 10 weeks afterall!
When we headed into town we treated ourself to a quiet lunch at the Hibachi Grill & Buffet. It was nice not to take turns eating, and to actually take our time eating. The food was great and the atmostphere was nice and peaceful. After eating, we went to the mall to walk around and kill time before the ice skating rink opened. When it was time we headed to the rink to go skate. Josh and I have never tried ice skating so it was a really new and fun experience for us. It was really funny because there was little kids around 5 and 10 that were skating circles around us [showoffs] lol! I was having a hard time skating so Josh went to get me a helping thing, I looked like a grandma! But Josh took to the ice very fast which was nice to see. We spent a good 45 minutes there and then we decided to head home to see our bean. After chit chatting for a bit we went home to snuggle with Azura. It was great to see how happy and tired she was from watching Addyson and the pups run around.
All in all, we had a wonderful "first date" as parents. I'm very lucky to have an amazing friend like Sonja that I trust my angel with.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
azura joy
I like to document special moments in my life because my grandmother [may she rest in peace] had alzheimer's and I know how heartbreaking it was to witness her not remember her children, grandchildren, and other memories of her past. If I happen to be given that hand in life I'd like to read back on these memories.
Anyway...
As many of you may know, Josh and I are proud parents to a little girl named Azura Joy. But what you may not know are the details of the very day she was born.
My family was in town and we were all having a great time showing everyone the sites around Minot and Base. That Friday we had rented a car so we could go to the State Fair and everywhere together in one car. Since everyone thought Azura would be early we thought having an extra car would be great for just in case. Well the weekend passed and no baby. It was time to turn in the rental and head back to base to be lazy. Well it was late in the evening and some of us decided to go to the gym. I had second thoughts about going because I was pretty tired from walking around the State fair, mall, and other places they had me walking to induce labor. Something told me to go, and I did. I walked a few laps around the track and then decided to check out a basketball to shoot some hoops with my Dad, sister and Josh. We played for about 30 minutes and headed home. I remember we got back in time for the news, and we watched it. I started to get a little pain, but didn't really think much of it. So I told everyone i was going to turn in early because I was just exhausted. Before hitting bed, I was going to take a shower when all of a sudden I started to get more "cramps". I told Josh that I was getting contractions and they were getting really close together. It was weird because everyone told me that I would have a LONG labor and contractions would be murder. When I got the pain I would describe it as bad monthly cramps. There was a shocked feeling on our faces, because we knew that it was time and time was coming FAST. So he told me to finish showering and he would tell my parents to get ready. As I finished, everyone else was preparing to go. My dad said he was not going to go because he was going to stay with my little sister. I begged Josh to tell them to go, and he finally did. We all bundled into the Tracker and headed towards the hospital. As we headed into town we called the hospital to let them know that I was in labor, they were going to page my doctor. The contractions were getting stronger and I was growing more nervous because it was finally sinking in that I was going to be a mommy within the day! When we got to the hospital they told us to head to the maternity ward [3rd floor]. Immediately they checked me in to a labor/delivery room and checked me over. They asked me questions and got my vitals which were all good. Then it was time to check my cervix. I was waiting to hear 5 cm, at the most. When the nurse yelled out "We have 8cm and a bulging bag" I went pale in the face. My heart sank because I knew that I wasn't going to get the pain medication I had my heart set on. lol. I wanted an epidural, but since I was so far a long they told me it was too late. All they could give me was some IV medication , nubane. Since I didn't know what to expect, I took it anyway. To make this night even crazier, they told me my doctor would not be there to deliver my baby! That is the worst possible news to hear. You have a bond with the doctor that cared for you for 8-9 months and then some complete stranger will deliver you first baby. I went even more pale. What else could go wrong? Well, the OB they gave me was terrible. She was arguing with the nurse that I was only 6cm and to give me an epidural, and it went back and forth until she checked again and said "oh wait, she is 8cm, let's break the water and get baby out." I freaked out because for a moment she toyed with my emotions by saying i could get my epidural. On top of that, she had the nerve to bring in an intern doctor! So I basically had 2 hands constantly checking my cervix, touching babies head, etc. It was very annoying. As soon as my water broke the contractions got even harder. It was still tolerable, but the pushing feeling came and I got scared. Like a lot of people say, it does feel like you have to use the restroom. I pushed for a really long time [around 45 min]. It was great when they told me they saw her head, that made me push harder. When finally she was out and I heard her cry. I cried because it was worth all the trouble I'd been through that night! The nurses put her on my chest and I saw the angel from heaven, Azura Joy. She looked at me with her big, beautiful eyes and gave her the biggest hug! They took her away to get her vitals and Daddy and Grandma went to be with her. I wanted it that way. Then I was left to get stitched up. I heard it was a really quick process, but when you have an intern doing it it takes forever! I was in so much pain from the delivery and this woman taking her time stitching me up. When she finally finished with me they cleaned me off and let my family come in to see me. It was great to see everyone in the room, even the little angel was wheeled in too! The sad thing was that I didn't get to hold her because my blood pressure was dropping to really dangerous levels and I was shaking uncontrollably. Even with blankets, I just couldn't stop shaking. I don't know what they put in my IV, but whatever it was helped the shaking go away slowly. I had to see my baby through my husbands hands because I was too weak to hold her. After that, I waited to be put into a recovery room. When it was time to go into one, they gave me more bad news. I had to share a room! I really thought that the experience couldn't get worse, but I was wrong. Honestly, I didn't mind so much that I had to share a room with someone else. The thing that bothered me was that we shared a bathroom. I was ready to leave the darn hospital as soon as I heard that, but I had to stay! Luckily I didn't have to share the room too long, she was leaving in a few hours. As soon as I got into bed they gave me something to eat and surprise surprise..Azura is wheeled in! As excited as I was to see her I really needed rest. They just left her there and said have fun! lol. Thanks, I hadn't slept since Sunday night and it was already Tuesday morning! It was a long morning I had with my little one. Luckily she was really good for me! My husband came back with my mom and sister and they helped watch her while I got some rest. The rest of the night I got more rest. The next day flew by too, with my family visiting on and off. We were ready to go home but the doctor advised us to stay until Thursday. Come Thursday I packed all my bags. I was ready to get out of the hospital and be home with my family. That morning we waited to be discharged. It was funny that AJ got dismissed before I did. lol. That's because the day before I was already being released without her. It made no sense. Anyway, the finally dismissed me and Josh and Grandpa were ready to take their girls home. Josh pulled the car around while my dad and I brough Azura to the car. We got in the car and didn't look back. By the time we got home I was exhausted and ready to stay in bed. Everyone ooed and awed at the baby while I rested, which was amazing! The next few weeks we watched her start to smile, coo, work her neck muscles, eat bottles like crazy, and suck her paci. Now she is 2 months old!
All in all, my labor was an interesting experience. I hope to never forget it, as crazy as it was! I labored for 3 hrs and had the most beautiful girl!
Azura Joy Rodriguez
August 3, 2010
3:53 am
Anyway...
As many of you may know, Josh and I are proud parents to a little girl named Azura Joy. But what you may not know are the details of the very day she was born.
My family was in town and we were all having a great time showing everyone the sites around Minot and Base. That Friday we had rented a car so we could go to the State Fair and everywhere together in one car. Since everyone thought Azura would be early we thought having an extra car would be great for just in case. Well the weekend passed and no baby. It was time to turn in the rental and head back to base to be lazy. Well it was late in the evening and some of us decided to go to the gym. I had second thoughts about going because I was pretty tired from walking around the State fair, mall, and other places they had me walking to induce labor. Something told me to go, and I did. I walked a few laps around the track and then decided to check out a basketball to shoot some hoops with my Dad, sister and Josh. We played for about 30 minutes and headed home. I remember we got back in time for the news, and we watched it. I started to get a little pain, but didn't really think much of it. So I told everyone i was going to turn in early because I was just exhausted. Before hitting bed, I was going to take a shower when all of a sudden I started to get more "cramps". I told Josh that I was getting contractions and they were getting really close together. It was weird because everyone told me that I would have a LONG labor and contractions would be murder. When I got the pain I would describe it as bad monthly cramps. There was a shocked feeling on our faces, because we knew that it was time and time was coming FAST. So he told me to finish showering and he would tell my parents to get ready. As I finished, everyone else was preparing to go. My dad said he was not going to go because he was going to stay with my little sister. I begged Josh to tell them to go, and he finally did. We all bundled into the Tracker and headed towards the hospital. As we headed into town we called the hospital to let them know that I was in labor, they were going to page my doctor. The contractions were getting stronger and I was growing more nervous because it was finally sinking in that I was going to be a mommy within the day! When we got to the hospital they told us to head to the maternity ward [3rd floor]. Immediately they checked me in to a labor/delivery room and checked me over. They asked me questions and got my vitals which were all good. Then it was time to check my cervix. I was waiting to hear 5 cm, at the most. When the nurse yelled out "We have 8cm and a bulging bag" I went pale in the face. My heart sank because I knew that I wasn't going to get the pain medication I had my heart set on. lol. I wanted an epidural, but since I was so far a long they told me it was too late. All they could give me was some IV medication , nubane. Since I didn't know what to expect, I took it anyway. To make this night even crazier, they told me my doctor would not be there to deliver my baby! That is the worst possible news to hear. You have a bond with the doctor that cared for you for 8-9 months and then some complete stranger will deliver you first baby. I went even more pale. What else could go wrong? Well, the OB they gave me was terrible. She was arguing with the nurse that I was only 6cm and to give me an epidural, and it went back and forth until she checked again and said "oh wait, she is 8cm, let's break the water and get baby out." I freaked out because for a moment she toyed with my emotions by saying i could get my epidural. On top of that, she had the nerve to bring in an intern doctor! So I basically had 2 hands constantly checking my cervix, touching babies head, etc. It was very annoying. As soon as my water broke the contractions got even harder. It was still tolerable, but the pushing feeling came and I got scared. Like a lot of people say, it does feel like you have to use the restroom. I pushed for a really long time [around 45 min]. It was great when they told me they saw her head, that made me push harder. When finally she was out and I heard her cry. I cried because it was worth all the trouble I'd been through that night! The nurses put her on my chest and I saw the angel from heaven, Azura Joy. She looked at me with her big, beautiful eyes and gave her the biggest hug! They took her away to get her vitals and Daddy and Grandma went to be with her. I wanted it that way. Then I was left to get stitched up. I heard it was a really quick process, but when you have an intern doing it it takes forever! I was in so much pain from the delivery and this woman taking her time stitching me up. When she finally finished with me they cleaned me off and let my family come in to see me. It was great to see everyone in the room, even the little angel was wheeled in too! The sad thing was that I didn't get to hold her because my blood pressure was dropping to really dangerous levels and I was shaking uncontrollably. Even with blankets, I just couldn't stop shaking. I don't know what they put in my IV, but whatever it was helped the shaking go away slowly. I had to see my baby through my husbands hands because I was too weak to hold her. After that, I waited to be put into a recovery room. When it was time to go into one, they gave me more bad news. I had to share a room! I really thought that the experience couldn't get worse, but I was wrong. Honestly, I didn't mind so much that I had to share a room with someone else. The thing that bothered me was that we shared a bathroom. I was ready to leave the darn hospital as soon as I heard that, but I had to stay! Luckily I didn't have to share the room too long, she was leaving in a few hours. As soon as I got into bed they gave me something to eat and surprise surprise..Azura is wheeled in! As excited as I was to see her I really needed rest. They just left her there and said have fun! lol. Thanks, I hadn't slept since Sunday night and it was already Tuesday morning! It was a long morning I had with my little one. Luckily she was really good for me! My husband came back with my mom and sister and they helped watch her while I got some rest. The rest of the night I got more rest. The next day flew by too, with my family visiting on and off. We were ready to go home but the doctor advised us to stay until Thursday. Come Thursday I packed all my bags. I was ready to get out of the hospital and be home with my family. That morning we waited to be discharged. It was funny that AJ got dismissed before I did. lol. That's because the day before I was already being released without her. It made no sense. Anyway, the finally dismissed me and Josh and Grandpa were ready to take their girls home. Josh pulled the car around while my dad and I brough Azura to the car. We got in the car and didn't look back. By the time we got home I was exhausted and ready to stay in bed. Everyone ooed and awed at the baby while I rested, which was amazing! The next few weeks we watched her start to smile, coo, work her neck muscles, eat bottles like crazy, and suck her paci. Now she is 2 months old!
All in all, my labor was an interesting experience. I hope to never forget it, as crazy as it was! I labored for 3 hrs and had the most beautiful girl!
Azura Joy Rodriguez
August 3, 2010
3:53 am
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